2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · EO61 XME

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 177,657 miles identified several issues including a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot and thin front brake pads. While the vehicle passed after these corrections, the presence of these faults suggests that the previous owner only addressed components once they reached a failure threshold rather than during routine service intervals. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age and type, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 166,087 miles and the November 2025 test at 177,657 miles, the vehicle covered 11,570 miles in just two years. This steady usage pattern indicates the van is regularly utilised, but the high total mileage puts significant strain on heavy-duty suspension and drivetrain components which have already shown multiple wear in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a history of play in ball joints and track rod ends spanning from 2022 to 2023. The damaged nearside rear leaf spring shackle bracket noted in 2023 requires close visual scrutiny for structural corrosion or further cracking, as these components are critical under heavy loads. Additionally, the offside front oil leak reported in 2022 should be monitored to ensure it has not escalated into a significant seal failure, given the high-mileage context of the engine.